I'm Catholic
Sue,
This wasn't something that I thought about a whole lot and when the priest came in to the hospital room the day after surgery, I had Communion. I just let it sit in my mouth and allowed it to dissolve. I did ask him for only a small portion of the next day. There have been a few times since where my pouch was upset so I declined Communion and just had the priest bless me. I work for the Catholic Church so, i have been taking Communion 3 or 4 times a week since the 2nd week. (Except when my pouch is upset.) Finally, check with your doctor. I did check with mine, but it was an after thought.
God Bless